Data collection and analysis for clinicians

BioTek Instruments has announced a software tool for clinical laboratories using the ELx800 and ELx808 microplate readers. Gen5CL Data Collection and Analysis Software combines the convenience and security of preprogrammed clinical diagnostic assays with the power and flexibility of a PC-based application. The PC-based interface provides greater flexibility in data analysis and output options than onboard microplate reader programs, including LIS system compatibility and data/protocol storage.

Previously programmed assays can be easily selected from the database and executed through the Gen5CL interface, allowing smooth transition from onboard programming to PC-driven data collection. Additionally, custom protocols can be created and stored from the open protocol interface, and multiple user levels can be assigned with customisable permissions for increased security.

Gen5CL’s data views can be customised to show preferred data sets from one plate or multiple plates in an experiment, and an optional QC Trending Module using Levey-Jennings plots is available for assay and control performance visibility.

Gen5CL is easy to upgrade and meets the requirements of 21CFR Part 11 and the European Directive 98/79/EC (IVDD).